Riders Of Rohan LOTRO Expansion Delayed

Turbine has announced an update regarding Riders of Rohan, the upcoming expansion for The Lord of the Rings Online. The following is from LOTRO Executive Producer Kate Paiz: ‘We’ve had a very successful Beta program with some of the largest and most active beta player populations we’ve seen since Moria. The amount and quality of feedback on our largest expansion ever has been fantastic,’ said Kate Paiz, Executive Producer of The Lord of the Rings Online. ‘Thanks to some great efforts from beta players, we’ve identified issues that we think need to be addressed before we can launch. In order … Continue reading Riders Of Rohan LOTRO Expansion Delayed

PlanetSide 2 Making Of Video

Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) released the third episode of their ‘PlanetSide 2 Command Center’ video series. In this latest episode, Creative Director Matt Higby and Senior Art Director Tramell Isaac discuss the making of the stunning "Death is No Excuse" CGI trailer, dish on experiencing ChinaJoy, and give an update on the External Beta. Additionally, this episode features special guests PlanetSide 2 UI/System Designer Jon Weathers and TotalBiscuit, the variety gaming commentator extraordinaire. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=jcnd5preuvA Publishers: Sony Online Entertainment Platforms: PC

Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Goes Free To Play

Sony Online Entertainment, LLC (SOE) today announced that Vanguard Saga of Heroes, the fantasy massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), is now officially free-to-play worldwide. Players can join guilds, level up, battle creatures and explore the vibrant world of Telon for free on PC systems. Vanguard Saga of Heroes’ transition to a free-to-play model marks the beginning of the game’s exciting new direction, including entirely new game enhancements, regular updates and brand new entertaining content. "SOE recognized the successful evolution of free-to-play online gaming early on and we were one of the first publishers to truly embrace the business model," … Continue reading Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Goes Free To Play

Mann Versus Machine Team Fortress 2 Mod Goes Live

Valve, creators of bestselling game franchises (such as Half-Life, Portal, Left 4 Dead, and Counter-Strike) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), announced today that Mann vs. Machine (MvM), a new co-operative game for its free-to-play online action title Team Fortress 2 (TF2), is now available to download for free via Steam on PC and Mac. MvM lets you and five friends fight a lethal horde of robots on all-new maps, with the opportunity to upgrade abilities and weapons along the way. Band together to survive all of the robot waves in a variety of missions to earn incredible … Continue reading Mann Versus Machine Team Fortress 2 Mod Goes Live

Mutant Blobs Attack Steam

Today we are pleased to announce that indie developer DrinkBox Studios has released Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack on Steam for PC. Having launched earlier this year on the PlayStationVita to critical acclaim, Mutant Blobs Attack has now hit Steam with new features and custom content. In celebration, to sweeten the deal, DrinkBox Studios has opted to put Mutant Blobs Attack on sale for only $7.19 during its first week on Steam, 10% off its normal price! That’s one heck of a lot of blob for your gaming buck! Developers: DrinkBox Studios Platforms: PC

Someone Let Sleeping Dogs Out

Square Enix London Studios, a part of Square Enix Europe is proud to announce highly anticipated undercover cop drama SLEEPING DOGS is now on sale in stores in North America. An incredible open world experience, SLEEPING DOGS aims to keep players returning to Hong Kong with plans for an extensive six months of additional content. ‘SLEEPING DOGS is a game we know fans will want to keep on playing, so over the next six months we’ll be creating a series of new content packs giving players everything they need to keep enjoying the game,’ said Lee Singleton, general manager, Square … Continue reading Someone Let Sleeping Dogs Out

Paradox’s Europa Universalis IV Announcement Movie

Your dreams of leading a global empire have laid dormant for too long. Now, Paradox Development Studio and Paradox Interactive promise to bring those dreams to life with Europa Universalis IV. The award-winning series that has sold over a million copies and redefined grand strategy gaming for a generation is back with unprecedented flexibility, new options for imperial management, and the same deep commitment to historical gameplay that has made Europa Universalis the legendary franchise it is today. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=ONWTGEZKzn8 Publishers: Paradox Interactive Platforms: PC